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Acknowledgments

I wish to thank the many authors who contributed text and video for this volume for their great efforts. I appreciate their willingness in many cases to address less explored aspects within their areas of expertise to focus on the trainee and teaching methods. Beyond that, I want to extend my gratitude to the individuals who have been my teachers throughout my life. We seldom look back far enough to acknowledge the contributions of those who first encouraged, cajoled, and stimulated our desire to learn, and in turn to teach, following their lead. I take the opportunity to recall Mrs. Smith, Mr. Kelly, and Mr. Clark, and many others.

Despite all the advances in tools and methods of training detailed in this book, the importance of having wonderful mentors remains paramount to successful training in endoscopy. I have been particularly fortunate in this regard to have had not just one but many who have inspired me with their zest for teaching, expertise, and wisdom, and have blessed me as well with their friendship. Thanks to Sanjiv, Stuart, Dean, Fred, Greg, Paul, Norm, and Gabe. Along with my colleagues around the world, many of whom have kindly contributed to this book, they have given me a strong appreciation for the importance of training and of ongoing learning in this ever‐changing and exciting field.

Especially thanks to my family, to Cori, Juliette, and Ben for their tremendous understanding, encouragement, and support. With the great upheavals of 2020, I have never been so mindful and grateful for each of you.

Finally, this book is dedicated to ENJC, my parents, and original teachers, for their lifelong inspiration and for giving me the idea for this project. AEL(CFI)S!